# Plex Dash vs Aivi

The clearest difference is rating: Plex Dash at 4.6 against Aivi's 3.0. Plex Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Aivi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aivi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, Aivi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plex Dash | Aivi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivi-live-activity-and-widgets/id6749237387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) | [Krzysztof Jagiello](https://appshunter.io/developer/479804675) |

## What reviewers say

### Plex Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677)

Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time playback status, DVR recording monitoring, Bandwidth and resource graphs, Top media and user history, Artwork management, Library refresh, Server log inspection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for monitoring server status
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to server information
- 💡 Ability to change artwork remotely
- 🔒 Works seamlessly with Plex account
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
- 🔍 Lacking advanced server management features
- 🔍 Slow to update or refresh server information

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting to server or finding servers
- Crashes when viewing server graphs
- Inaccurate or incomplete playback history

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage users and permissions
- Integrate more server administration functions
- Improve library browsing and media details
- Provide more detailed playback statistics
- Add support for GPU monitoring


### Aivi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivi-live-activity-and-widgets/id6749237387)

Display smart home device status on your iPhone's lock screen and Dynamic Island. Track appliances, EV charging, and more with a simple API integration. Share real-time updates with family.

**Highlights:** Persistent lock screen display, Dynamic Island integration, Universal device compatibility, Simple REST API, Family sharing of activities, Home Assistant integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plex Dash free?

Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aivi free?

Aivi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plex Dash or Aivi?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Plex Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Aivi averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Plex Dash or Aivi have ads?

Neither Plex Dash nor Aivi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plex Dash or Aivi?

Plex Dash ships an update monthly, and Aivi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plex Dash was updated on October 25, 2026 and Aivi on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*